A modest but sensible depth move keeps a fan favorite in Tampa Bay's tight end room. Five headlines covered the re-signing, framing it as a depth and continuity move. Kieft's blocking ability and special teams value signal his niche role remains intact. Fans appreciate the familiarity, calling him a reliable locker-room piece. Expect Kieft to contribute primarily as a blocker and core special teamer in 2025.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Ko's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL TEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.6M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the TE market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Ko is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
AAV
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$413K
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